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The Monterey Community Band welcome’s all musicians that can read music well, provide their own band instrument and can commit to making rehearsals and performances. The new season begins Monday, September 11, 2017. Rehearsals are held on Monday evenings at the Monterey High School Music Room. Down Beat is at 6:45 p.m. Band Director is Kristen Thompson. The band performs at two concerts yearly and community events as well.

Monterey Recreation is hiring for part-time Front Desk staff at our Community Centers. For more information, please refer to the job flyer and fill out a job application.

On 8/15/17 at 12:18 AM, a single vehicle collision occurred in the 2100 block of Del Monte. The vehicle was traveling eastbound on Del Monte when it left the roadway and struck a low wall. The resultant damage to the vehicle caused it to immediately catch fire with the sole occupant driver still inside.

The Pacific Street off-ramp from Lighthouse Avenue will be closed from Wednesday, September 6th through Friday, October 6th. The full closure affects the Pacific Street exit from Lighthouse up to the pedestrian overhead bridge.

The City of Monterey welcomes photo submissions in their first city-wide photo contest. Participants are encouraged to submit photos in any of the three categories; environment - sky, beach, mountain, park and wildlife; architecture - urban design, cityscapes, landmarks and infrastructure; and culture & community - people of all ages involved in sports, art activities and enjoying special events.

Enter by Dec. 31, 2017

Events and Meetings

The Historic Preservation Commission meets on the second Thursday of the month at 4 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 580 Pacific Street. Meetings are broadcast live on the Monterey Channel and streamed on the web.

This meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 14. Please check back 72 hours prior to the meeting time to be sure that the meeting is taking place, and to view the agenda materials.

City Council meetings are open public forums where the Council makes local laws, policies, and basic decisions relating to the City. The Monterey City Council meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 4 and 7 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 580 Pacific Street. Meetings are broadcast live on the Monterey Channel and streamed on the web.

This meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 19. Please check back 72 hours prior to the meeting time to be sure that the meeting is taking place, and to view the agenda materials.

The Architecture Review Committee meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 580 Pacific Street. Meetings are broadcast live on the Monterey Channel and streamed on the web.

This meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 20. Please check back 72 hours prior to the meeting time to be sure that the meeting is taking place, and to view the agenda materials.

The Zoning Administrator meets on the first and third Thursday of the month at 4 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 580 Pacific Street. Meetings are broadcast live on the Monterey Channel and streamed on the web.

This meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 21. Please check back 72 hours prior to the meeting time to be sure that the meeting is taking place, and to view the agenda materials.

CANCELLED: The Planning Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 580 Pacific Street. Meetings are broadcast live on the Monterey Channel and streamed on the web.

This meeting is cancelled due to a City holiday on December 26, 2017.

City Council meetings are open public forums where the Council makes local laws, policies, and basic decisions relating to the City. The Monterey City Council meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 4 and 7 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 580 Pacific Street. Meetings are broadcast live on the Monterey Channel and streamed on the web.

This meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 2. Please check back 72 hours prior to the meeting time to be sure that the meeting is taking place, and to view the agenda materials.

The Architecture Review Committee meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 580 Pacific Street. Meetings are broadcast live on the Monterey Channel and streamed on the web.

This meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 3rd. Please check back 72 hours prior to the meeting time to be sure that the meeting is taking place, and to view the agenda materials.

The Zoning Administrator meets on the first and third Thursday of the month at 4 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 580 Pacific Street. Meetings are broadcast live on the Monterey Channel and streamed on the web.

This meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 4. Please check back 72 hours prior to the meeting time to be sure that the meeting is taking place, and to view the agenda materials.

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